The distribution will be made through the pharmacies of the Region of Murcia, and its distribution to each person will be computed through the electronic prescriptionTo avoid their departure, it is recommended that they be collected by their relatives showing the interested party's health card.The Autonomous Community today distributes a total of 500,000 surgical masks to people over 65, as it is one of the most vulnerable groups.
In the Murcia Region, of the total number of people killed by the pandemic, approximately 90 percent are over 70 years of age.As of today, those over 65 and vulnerable patients, some 225,000 people throughout the Autonomous Community, will be able to pick up two free masks at the almost 600 pharmacies in the Region of Murcia.Simply with the user name or the DNI, the pharmacist will access your electronic prescription and deliver the mask at no cost.
Once dispensed, it disappears from the prescription, so that this protective health product is not demanded in another pharmacy.In addition, they can be collected by relatives with the health card of the elderly.
It is important to highlight that the mask is one more element of protection, but it is very important that the level of prevention is not reduced with the established measures (safety distance, hand washing, hygiene, correct use of masks, etc.).Hygienic masks are intended to be used by the general population that is not vulnerable or at risk, either because of their age or other factors.
Therefore they would be indicated in the general population that they should go out to stock up in food stores or other places such as pharmacies or essential needs.
They will also be distributed through pharmacies.
